The Vital Statistics Agency has records of birth,
marriage, and death occurring in Manitoba since 1882. Enclose the
correct fee by
cheque or money order (Canadian funds) made payable to the Minister of
Finance. Payment may also be made by Visa or Mastercard. Records
are available by applying in person at the Manitoba Vital Statistics
Agency (see address above), by postal mail with the completed application form,
or by fax with a credit card. Please call or check
the Web site before ordering to verify current fees and other information.
Genealogical searches are treated separately and require special forms
which can be requested and sent to you by mail or fax, or picked up in
person at the Vital Statistics Agency in Winnipeg.

Comments: With your request include
as much as possible of the following: full name of the person whose birth
is begin requested (including maiden name for women), date and place of
birth, full name of both parents (including maiden name of mother), birth
places of parents, your relationship to the individual, the reason for
your request, your full name and address, your phone number and your signature.

Comments: With your request include as much as
possible of the following: full name of the deceased, date and place of
death, your relationship to the individual, the reason for
your request, your full name and address, your phone number and your signature.

Comments: With your request include as much
as possible of the following: full names of the bride and groom (including maiden name for
bride), date and place of
marriage, birthplaces of the bride and groom, your relationship to the individual, the reason for
your request, your full name and address, your phone number and your signature.

As a general rule in Canada, prior to the early to mid
1900s when provincial authorities became involved in adoptions, children
were placed with family, friends or neighbors without involvement of
government authorities or official documentation.